Clay County topographic map

Kansas City features a diverse topography characterized by rolling hills and valleys, with elevations ranging from about 794 to 997 feet above sea level. The landscape is shaped by the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, resulting in a mix of elevated areas and flat river plains. The region's average…

Average elevation: 909 ft

Average elevation: 856 ft

Jefferson County features a diverse and rugged topography that reflects its geological history. The northern half of the county is characterized by steep ridges and deep ravines, creating a dramatic landscape that rises significantly over short distances. The highest point in the county reaches approximately…

Average elevation: 640 ft

Branson features a diverse and picturesque topography characterized by rolling hills, deep valleys, and abundant water features. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, the area has an elevation that typically ranges around 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The region is shaped by its proximity to several lakes,…

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The foothills of the Ozark Mountains begin in southwestern St. Louis County, with most of the rest of the county being a fairly level plateau. This western part of the county is the least developed, due to rugged topography. Bluffs along the Mississippi in the south of the county rise about 200–300 feet…

Average elevation: 545 ft

Springfield is situated on a gently rolling plateau at an average elevation of approximately 1,310 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The region is characterized by a mix of flatlands and gradual slopes that rise toward the nearby Ozark Mountains, which can be found to the south and east. The local terrain…

Average elevation: 1,276 ft

The lake was created by the construction of the 2,543-foot (775 m) long Bagnell Dam by the Union Electric Company of St. Louis, Missouri. The principal engineering firm was Stone and Webster. Construction began August 8, 1929, and was completed in April 1931; the lake reached spillway elevation on May 20, 1931.

Average elevation: 869 ft

Saint Charles County features a gently rolling topography characterized by elevations that generally range from about 400 to 700 feet above sea level. The landscape gradually rises from the Missouri River, which forms the county's eastern boundary. This elevation gradient creates a diverse terrain that…

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Under the Köppen climate classification, St. Joseph has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) bordering on a humid continental climate (Dfa), although under United States isotherms of 32 °F (0 °C) the station is firmly continental. The monthly weather averages listed below are taken from National Weather…

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O’Fallon is situated on gently rolling terrain that characterizes much of the St. Charles County landscape. The area features elevations ranging from about 400 to 600 feet above sea level, with the land gradually rising as it moves away from the Missouri River to the east. The city is interspersed with a mix…

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